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Israel strikes south Lebanon after warning to several areas
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Israel's air force struck south Lebanon on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against …
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Serena Williams' comeback to continue in Berlin
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Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the …
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US Senate approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown
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The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, but only …
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Israel strikes Lebanese village after warning to several areas
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Israel's air force struck a Lebanese village on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against …
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Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested Thursday a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems as …
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Turkmenistan's 'heavenly' horses at the heart of fervent state cult
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Trainers clad in ornate uniforms and traditional white fur headgear led golden-bedecked stallions round a stage arena at …
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Australia seizes 100,000 cockroaches in bug-breeder bust
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Wildlife officers have busted an illegal cockroach-breeding operation in rural Australia, seizing a skin-crawling haul …
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Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths
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Many German families have faced the uncomfortable question: What did grandpa do during the war? Now, the answer may be …
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Putin to confront weak economy at 'Russian Davos', under threat of Ukrainian drones
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Russia's Vladimir Putin will address a flagship investment forum in Saint Petersburg on Friday, as the war in Ukraine …
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Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight
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Long before the first punch lands at President Donald Trump's unprecedented hosting of a UFC fight on the White House …
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US allying itself with Colombian 'narco-traffickers,' Petro accuses
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Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro tore into his US counterpart Donald Trump on Thursday for supporting a …
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Thousands protest in Albania against Kushner real estate project
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Thousands of Albanians protested Thursday evening in Tirana for a fourth consecutive day against a coastal tourism …
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Selfie-seeking fan banned for life by NBA after crashing Finals game
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A fan who crashed the court in San Antonio in a bid to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during game one …
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Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts
Jun 04 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a mass rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate America's 250th …
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Elon Musk 'trying to whip up division' over UK student's murder: PM
Jun 04 2026
UK leader Keir Starmer accused US tech tycoon Elon Musk on Thursday of "trying to whip up division" in Britain following …
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Trump announces $700 mn support for US coal projects
Jun 04 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he was using Cold War era legislation to tap $700 million in funding for …
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In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire
Jun 04 2026
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian …
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Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash
Jun 04 2026
Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the …
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Hezbollah chief rejects truce, demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Jun 04 2026
Hezbollah's chief on Thursday rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding a …
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SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control
Jun 04 2026
SpaceX is inviting investors to bet on Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space and humans on Mars.
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Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new boss
Jun 04 2026
Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier …
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UK PM says Elon Musk 'trying to whip up division' over student's murder
Jun 04 2026
UK leader Keir Starmer accused US tech tycoon Elon Musk on Thursday of "trying to whip up division" in Britain following …
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Qualifier Chwalinska downs Shnaider to reach French Open final
Jun 04 2026
Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as she beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets …
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UN nuclear watchdog raises 'proliferation' fears over Iran sites
Jun 04 2026
The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to Iran's …
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Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Middle East war
Jun 04 2026
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle …
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'Blood gold': how gangs took control of Venezuela's mines
Jun 04 2026
Investors cheered when Venezuela opened its vast mineral reserves to private capital in April but gang control over many …
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Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctions
Jun 04 2026
Jose Mourinho has filed suit at Europe's top rights court on grounds his right to freedom of expression was violated …
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Mboko hails 'Queen' Serena ahead of tennis legend's return
Jun 04 2026
Serena Williams started preparations for her sensational return from retirement as she took to the Queen's Club practice …
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Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman
Jun 04 2026
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting "100 times" before …
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Israel strikes Lebanon after 'last chance' truce announcement
Jun 04 2026
Israel carried out new strikes in Lebanon on Thursday and again threatened Beirut, despite the two countries agreeing to …
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Zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semis
Jun 04 2026
Alexander Zverev may insist that he does not "particularly care" about being the runaway favourite to win a maiden Grand …
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Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Mideast war
Jun 04 2026
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle …
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South Korean adoptees sue Denmark over right to know birth families
Jun 04 2026
Eight South Korean-born adoptees are suing Denmark for its role in their illegal adoptions decades ago, demanding the …
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Nepali climber alive after six days missing on Everest
Jun 04 2026
A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after …
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Israel strikes Lebanon after truce announcement
Jun 04 2026
Israel struck south Lebanon on Thursday and threatened new attacks on Beirut despite an announcement hours earlier that …
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Overtaken by Hong Kong in global wealth management, Swiss keep cool
Jun 04 2026
Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic …
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US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall
Jun 04 2026
The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran -- a symbolic …
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'Our pool is bigger than skyscrapers': Amid war, Trump touts Washington projects
Jun 04 2026
As the ceasefire with Iran teeters and his Republican Party faces dire risks over the war's costs, US President Donald …
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Favourites keep apart in lead up to Tour de France
Jun 04 2026
The Tour de France promises perhaps one of the greatest yellow jersey battles in recent memory when it begins in one …
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Ukraine strike kills 3 in Russian-occupied Crimea
Jun 04 2026
A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, the region's Moscow-installed authorities said Thursday, a …
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Show must go on for ballerinas in crisis-hit Cuba
Jun 04 2026
Cuban ballerina Laura Kamila Rojas is dancing her way through the transport woes, lengthy power cuts and economic …
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World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
Jun 04 2026
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that …
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Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal close
Jun 04 2026
Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that "no tangible progress" has been made in negotiations to end the Middle East …
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New Delhi hotel blaze kills 21, including foreigners
Jun 04 2026
A fire ripped through a hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday and killed at least 21 people, many of them foreign nationals, …
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Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams
Jun 04 2026
Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution …
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Bayeux Tapestry to be moved in secret to British Museum: minister
Jun 04 2026
France's medieval Bayeux Tapestry will be moved to Britain in secret in a shock proof container so that it can be …
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NASA ends mission after loss of Mars probe
Jun 04 2026
NASA said Wednesday it will end its mission to study the atmosphere and evolution of Mars after its probe went silent …
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Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for news
Jun 04 2026
Tech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, …
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SpaceX aims to raise record $75 bn in stock market debut
Jun 03 2026
SpaceX, the rocket and satellite company led by US billionaire Elon Musk, aims to raise approximately $75 billion in a …
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Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska
Jun 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka saw her golden opportunity to claim a maiden French Open title go by on Wednesday as the world number …
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Somalia ex-PM says attacked by govt forces in Mogadishu
Jun 03 2026
Heavy gunfire broke out in central Mogadishu on Wednesday as Somalia's former prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire said he …
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Deadly drone strike on Kuwait airport as Iran, US trade fire
Jun 03 2026
An Iranian drone strike on a passenger terminal at Kuwait's international airport killed an Indian citizen and wounded …
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UK PM slams violence over police handcuffing of dying student
Jun 03 2026
British leader Keir Starmer said Wednesday there was "no justification" for violence after protesters clashed with …
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Drone strikes close Kuwait airport as Iran and US clash in Gulf
Jun 03 2026
A drone strike on a passenger terminal in Kuwait's international airport wounded several people Wednesday and forced air …
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Sabalenka homes in on French Open semis
Jun 03 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka can take her quest for a maiden French Open title into the last four on Wednesday, …
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'20 minutes of terror': AI boosts US voice impersonation scams
Jun 03 2026
Liz Benz still believes the distressed caller's voice was her son's -- the tone, enunciation and cadence all matched her …
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Scotland's Tartan Army to bring 'the party' on World Cup return
Jun 03 2026
"No Scotland, no party" is a popular refrain of the Tartan Army and for the first time in 28 years the World Cup will be …
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Turkey raps Kanye West for offending 'spiritual sensitivities'
Jun 03 2026
Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying …
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Protesting teachers in Mexico topple player statues days before World Cup
Jun 03 2026
Protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City's main promenade Tuesday and threatened …
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Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman's guts -- and make bread
Jun 03 2026
Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have …
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Israel, Hezbollah trade blows as diplomats meet in Washington
Jun 02 2026
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday while Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington for direct talks, …
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Trump admin abandons $1.8 bn fund to compensate supporters
Jun 02 2026
The Justice Department on Tuesday dropped a contentious plan to create a $1.8 billion compensation program that critics …
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'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student
Jun 02 2026
Video of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of …
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Trump names inexperienced ally as intelligence director
Jun 02 2026
President Donald Trump on Tuesday appointed a loyalist housing official with a history of targeting Trump's enemies as …
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'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain
Jun 02 2026
They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the …
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'Nightmare': Russian attacks kill 23 across Ukraine
Jun 02 2026
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people and …
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'I can't breathe': outrage, violence after UK police handcuff dying student
Jun 02 2026
Body camera footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and …
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'I can't breathe': Outrage after UK police handcuff dying student
Jun 02 2026
Body camera footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and …
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'Nightmare': Russian attacks kill 22 across Ukraine
Jun 02 2026
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people and …
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Trump to attend new White House press gala after shooting
Jun 02 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will speak at a rescheduled White House correspondents dinner on July 24, …
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White House press gala rescheduled after shooting
Jun 02 2026
A White House correspondents gala at which a gunman tried to storm the event attended President Donald Trump has been …
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Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre: rights group
Jun 02 2026
Two people died during protests over a contested Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals in Kenya, a rights group said …
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Israel, Hezbollah trade blows despite Trump declaring deal
Jun 02 2026
Israel continued to strike southern Lebanon on Tuesday as Iran-backed Hezbollah attacked its troops there despite an …
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Marco Silva to leave Fulham as Benfica links grow
Jun 02 2026
Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club amid reports he is set to take charge at …
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'Nightmare': Russian attacks kill 21 across Ukraine
Jun 02 2026
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early Tuesday, killing at least 21 people, days …
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DR Congo airport reopens in Ebola-hit area as suspected cases drop
Jun 02 2026
The sole airport providing humanitarian organisations access to the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic …
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Legendary 130-year-old French wine restored after decades under Czech castle floor
Jun 02 2026
Eight bottles of a legendary French wine that survived World War II and decades of communist rule hidden under a Czech …
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UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather
Jun 02 2026
There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk …
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Israel says US backs striking Beirut suburbs if Hezbollah attacks
Jun 02 2026
Israel warned Tuesday that its US ally would not restrain it from striking Hezbollah's bastions in Beirut's suburbs if …
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'Nightmare': Russian attacks kill 18 across Ukraine
Jun 02 2026
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early Tuesday, killing at least 18 people, days …
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Russian missile, drone barrage kills 13 across Ukraine at night
Jun 02 2026
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early Tuesday, killing at least 13 people, after …
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Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announcement
Jun 02 2026
Israel conducted strikes on south Lebanon and Hezbollah fired into northern Israel on Tuesday, after US President Donald …
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Russian missile, drone barrage kills 11 across Ukraine at night
Jun 02 2026
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early Tuesday, killing at least 11 people, after …
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Pay workers 'as much as possible', Nvidia's Huang says
Jun 02 2026
Companies should pay workers "as much as possible", Nvidia boss Jensen Huang said Tuesday ahead of a trip to South …
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Israel, Hezbollah clash ahead of US-hosted talks
Jun 02 2026
Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite US President Donald Trump's announcement that both sides had agreed to …
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Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in Russia
Jun 02 2026
En pointe, demi-pointe, entrechat -- for Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, two Japanese dancers based in Russia's …
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'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million
Jun 02 2026
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne's online fan club soared past four million on Tuesday, more than the All Blacks, after …
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Russian strikes rock Ukraine, killing nine and wounding dozens
Jun 02 2026
A barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes killed nine people and wounded dozens across Ukraine, authorities said on …
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As Trump cheerleads for AI, some in MAGA world fret
Jun 02 2026
President Donald Trump is an enthusiastic advocate for swift AI development in America, dismissing regulation as a curb …
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For Roland Garros youth, quarter-final moment of truth
Jun 02 2026
The young kings of tennis have been deposed and as the French Open reaches its quarter-finals on Tuesday, the sport's …
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Bollywood divided over bid to cap punishing work hours
Jun 02 2026
Bollywood's long-entrenched culture of gruelling work schedules is facing rare scrutiny, as top actors and filmmakers …
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Hanoi curbs kerb culture as city clamps down on pavement vendors
Jun 02 2026
The pavements of Hanoi's wide boulevards and narrow lanes have long been clogged with bustling food stalls, weaving …
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AI unearths football talent beyond scouts' radar
Jun 02 2026
Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial …
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Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia runoff campaigns
Jun 01 2026
The hard-right Donald Trump fan and leftist senator vying to become president of Colombia traded insults on Monday as …
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Sabalenka bests Osaka at French Open, Berrettini into quarters
Jun 01 2026
Aryna Sabalenka overpowered fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the French Open last 16 on Monday, after …
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Lebanon says Hezbollah accepted US proposal to stop attacks
Jun 01 2026
Lebanon said Monday Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in exchange for Israel halting attacks …
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Happy birthday: Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
Jun 01 2026
Hollywood wished a breathy "Happy Birthday" to Marilyn Monroe on Monday as Tinseltown celebrated 100 years since the …
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Sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals
Jun 01 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday's …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis at Queen's Club
Jun 01 2026
Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great …
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Trump says Iran talks moving fast despite threat to widen war
Jun 01 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that talks with Iran were moving at a "rapid pace", even as Tehran threatened to …
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Trump admin agrees to temporarily freeze 'slush fund' for allies
Jun 01 2026
The Justice Department said Monday it will abide by a court order temporarily freezing a $1.8 billion compensation …
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Lebanon's US embassy says Hezbollah accepted US proposal to stop attacks
Jun 01 2026
Lebanon's embassy in Washington said Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in …
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